Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers

ISBN-13: 9781439838006 / Angielski / Twarda / 2011 / 383 str.

W. M. Huang; Yang Bin; Bin Yang

Opis

As an important member of the smart materials family, shape memory polymers have attracted serious attention as a result of their ability to recover their original shape after having a stimulus applied to them. From their history to the most recent developments, this book provides the full story of polyurethane-based shape memory polymers, including discussion of thermomechanical properties and behavior of the polymer and its composites. Next, it addresses the modification of the shape memory polymer and introduces novel actuation mechanisms. Finally, the author presents a spectrum of state-of-the-art and potential applications of this material and its composites.

Recenzje

"One in all, the authors managed to write a book which gives a comprehensive overview on polyurethane shape memory polymer research. Due to the authors’ long-term research experience, I am optimistic that Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers will be a success story. Everyone, who wants to learn about these fascinating materials or get inspired, will find plenty of information and a valuable source of inspiration."
-- Dr. Thorsten Pretsch, BAM Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Berlin, Germany

Spis treści

Introduction. Thermomechanical Behavior of Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymer. Effects of Moisture on Glass Transition Temperature and Applications. Electrically Conductive Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers. Effects of Moisture on Electrically Conductive Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers. Magnetic and Conductive Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers. Shape Memory Polymer Nanocomposites. Porous Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers. Shape Memory Effects at Micro and Nanoscales. Wrinkling atop Shape Memory Polymers. Medical Applications of Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers. Mechanisms of Multi-Shape and Temperature Memory Effects. Future of Polyurethane Shape Memory Polymers.

O autorze

W.M. Huang is an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.